WASHINGTON, D.C. – Prosperity Now today announced the 2025 Prosperity Summit program, unveiling an exciting lineup of speakers, sessions, and performances designed to advance financial security and economic opportunity for all. The Summit, taking place October 5-7, 2025, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC, will convene more than 1,500 policymakers, innovators, and community leaders from across the nation.

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This year’s Summit will feature a three-day program of plenaries, interactive breakout sessions, and networking opportunities focused on practical solutions and innovative strategies to expand access to housing and homeownership, support small business growth, explore tax opportunity, and improve child and family financial well-being.

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“The Prosperity Summit continues to be the place where innovation, leadership, storytelling, and bold ideas come together to shape the future of our economy,” said Marisa Calderon, President & CEO of Prosperity Now. “At a time of economic uncertainty, this gathering is more important than ever. We are bringing together leaders from every sector – community champions, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and innovators – because we know lasting change requires collective action. This year’s Summit is about advancing strategies, forging partnerships, and building the momentum needed to create pathways to prosperity for all communities.”

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The Summit will also debut the inaugural Prosperity Now Awards Gala, honoring outstanding leaders in economic mobility. This year’s honoree, Ron Grzywinski, co-founder of ShoreBank and Prosperity Now board member, will receive the prestigious Bob Friedman Award for his exceptional dedication to ensuring that everyone has a fair shot in life. The evening will also feature “Bearing Witness: The Unshakable Power of Storytelling,” a conversation exploring how artists, journalists, and community voices connect lived experience to policy and inspire action. Featured speakers include Stephen Satterfield, food writer, producer, and host of Netflix Peabody Award-winning series High on the Hog and Jim Acosta, veteran journalist and former CNN anchor.

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Other notable speakers include:

• Sheldon Day, Defensive Tackle, Washington Commanders and President, The Players' Company

• Kellie Wells Brinkley, U.S. Bronze Medalist, 2012 Olympics

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Registration is now open for the 2025 Prosperity Summit. Spots are limited and expected to fill quickly. The full roster of speakers will be announced soon.

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